Im going to buy my 2nd. battery for my 94 RT, what do you guys recomend better, *****.. staying outside a restaurant without battery!!! which one its the best recomended?? so i can stop spending every six months.. and whats the CCA recomended??
Best Battery for Viper??
- Thread starter RickViper
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Everyone says Sears Gold series...or was it Platinum. Ahh it was Platinum. It has 880 CCA at 0 degrees F vs the Gold CCA 795.
I replaced my old battery with a Gold series and only get to run it on the weekends...so far *knock on wood* it has been very reliable and fires up every time.
One of the best warranties as well. So far, I am very happy with it.
I replaced my old battery with a Gold series and only get to run it on the weekends...so far *knock on wood* it has been very reliable and fires up every time.
One of the best warranties as well. So far, I am very happy with it.
dave6666
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2snakes4us
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AutoZone.com | Shopping | Parts | Starting & Charging | Battery
O.E. group size: 78 *** 800 cold cranking Amps (1000 cranking Amps) *** -> 3 year free replacement
O.E. group size: 78 *** 800 cold cranking Amps (1000 cranking Amps) *** -> 3 year free replacement
99 R/T 10
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The Wal-mart MAXX battery also has a 3-year replacement policy and in fact I just had to replace one of mine after two years. Didn't pay a dime 
dave6666
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OMFreakinGOD!!!
Optima + Viper = POS. Research it here.
Maybe that's been your problem?
99 R/T 10
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Correct, Optima=POS or piece of ****. Go ANYWHERE else and you will be better off.
Thanks for the advice.. im really thinking on buying the gold duralast, it has 3 years of warranty in auto zone i think it sounds good... and the CCA sounds good too... the price its not bad eaither.. hope i get the correct one haha...
I think Chad (V10SpeedLuver) had several Optima's go bad on his Viper. Search for 'Optima' or 'Battery' and I'm sure several threads on Optima's will appear.
cyaford
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That's what I use. I'm now on my 4th one, with all being replaced for free with no questions asked. I'm currently on my longest lasting battery. The reason? I drive my Viper about 2-4 times a month, sometimes longer between drives. The last time I replaced my battery, I ordered the Battery Tender from JonB. I honestly think this is the reason my battery has finally lasted longer than 9 months. Hell, I thought I had a grounding issue.
So whatever you decide to go with, I'd invest in a battery tender. Cheap insurance that will hopefully prevent you from being stranded. On the bright side, I can now change the battery out in about 30 minutes start to finish, which included me driving the battery to AutoZone to get the replacement.
4 years on my red Optima with no issues!
5 yrs on my red Optima no issues either
V10SpeedLuvr
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Awwww, you guys do listen to what I say (at least some of the time). I feel so loved
With that said, I wouldn't trust a POS Optima to power a TV remote.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/608699-optima-batteries-can-kiss-my.html
In my opinion, I'd say Interstate. I have one in my DD and its been great, even when the car was riced out and had all sorts of electronic gadgets running off the battery.
emo
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4 years on my red Optima with no issues!
5 yrs also on my red top with no issues but I think it's close to replacement time.
Wow. GREAT DEAL, quite the testimonial. Choose and buy a crappy battery, virtually guaranteed to FAIL, and get the privilige to pick up, remove and re-install 4 replacements for 'free' during the ONE warrantee period?
This topic is eminently SEARCHABLE...... I have seasonal storage issues sine 1993, and own the MOST problematic year (96.5) and I prefer SEARS DIE-HARD GOLD or PLATINUM. (never an Optima). Of course, a Battery Tender is an absolute MUST.
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With that said, I wouldn't trust a POS Optima to power a TV remote.
In my opinion, I'd say Interstate. I have one in my DD and its been great, even when the car was riced out and had all sorts of electronic gadgets running off the battery.[/quote]
Good thing we all don't have the same battery or we would all be in trouble.
In my opinion, I'd say Interstate. I have one in my DD and its been great, even when the car was riced out and had all sorts of electronic gadgets running off the battery.[/quote]
Good thing we all don't have the same battery or we would all be in trouble.
2snakes4us
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I have not had to replace my battery at all because i keep a trickle charger on it at all times when not being driven.
with a car not being driven each day a battery will not last as long.
with a car not being driven each day a battery will not last as long.
That's what I use. I'm now on my 4th one, with all being replaced for free with no questions asked. I'm currently on my longest lasting battery. The reason? I drive my Viper about 2-4 times a month, sometimes longer between drives. The last time I replaced my battery, I ordered the Battery Tender from JonB. I honestly think this is the reason my battery has finally lasted longer than 9 months. Hell, I thought I had a grounding issue.
So whatever you decide to go with, I'd invest in a battery tender. Cheap insurance that will hopefully prevent you from being stranded. On the bright side, I can now change the battery out in about 30 minutes start to finish, which included me driving the battery to AutoZone to get the replacement.
Chuck 98 RT/10
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No to Optima. I've had two that failed.
Yes to Sears or Interstate
Yes to Sears or Interstate
agentf1
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I was told to buy a Mopar battery so that's what I did.
GBS
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I'm not a big Sears fan but I have good luck with Diehard batteries. I just replaced the original battery in my 02 ACR with a Platinum diehard a few weeks ago.
cyaford
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From information gathered from other local Viper owners, it doens't matter what battery I use, as they ALL will fail me with my driving habits. Like I said, I drive mine just a few times a month, if that. My advice to everyone asking about a replacement battery is to buy one with a long warranty and a battery tender. $90 for a battery with a 3 year warranty that resets to 3 years after every replacement with a new one isn't bad. After getting my battery tender from you, I have yet to have any battery issues and am on the longest stretch yet on the same battery.
If I were to drive it every weekend, I think it would be fine, IMO.
Thats a great Tender endorsement, Thanks ! (Still not too sure about the battery!)
Some have done OK with the RED OPTIMA... but wich one?? so people will know, there is one the D34/78 of 1000 AMPS.. and the other RED OPTIMA its the 75/25 of 910 AMPS, hope you guys can help with that info so we can help others.. Thanks and have a great VIPER RIDE WEEKEND!!
agentf1
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I do have an Optima Red Top in the Z06 and have not had any issues with it but I am religious with using the Battery tender on both my Viper and Vette. 
Jerry Scott[CO]
Viper Owner
I have a red Optima in my 97 that I got from the factory here in Denver back in 1998. I keep it on a Deltran Battery Tender when not driving the car. It is still working just fine.
Jerry
Jerry
